By Daniel Dada
The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has identified eradication of polio in Nigeria as Rotary Club’s gift to the country.
Aliyu, who made the assertion at the opening of the District Conference of Rotary International District 9125 in Abuja, noted that the club had been working to eradicate polio for over 35 years, trying to get rid of the disease from the surface of the earth.
Represented by the Executive Director, FCT Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), Dr Mohammed Ali Dan-Hassan, the minister said the FCT Administration acknowledged and appreciated the positive interventions of Rotary Club across Nigerian communities and cities.
She also commended the effort and sacrifices of Rotarians who served tirelessly and passionately to change lives, adding that, “We need a Rotary that ensures positive impacts in our communities.”
